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Trailer wheels - changing size - Alebear
I am thinking of changing the wheels on my trailer. At present, it has 8 inch wheels - which means that I am always very careful to keep my speed low when towing.

I think that from a point of view of safety and ease, it would be good to move up to 13 inch wheels. This gives me more scope in tyre purchasing, and less trouble if I travel at a higher speed.

What would I need to do other than buying new wheels and mudguards?

Is there any advice that would be useful to me?

slt

Edited by Pugugly on 25/01/2009 at 21:56

Trailer wheels - changing size - piston power
Is this fitted with idespension units?

Won't you have to change the hub to a bigger unit and maybe the whole suspension unit too.
Trailer wheels - changing size - John S
I think the idea is good, but I reckon your problem could be finding 13" car wheels with the correct stud pattern to fit the current suspension units. As suggested you'll probably need new suspension units designed to take car hubs and wheels. When I built my trailer I sourced wheels and hubs, then bought matching suspension units. Indespension used to sell hubs with various stud PCD sizes, so a word with them is the best starting point.

JS